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Captain America Christian Pulisic picked up a hip injury in the 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace before the international break.

According to Daily Star, his chances of playing at the Etihad on Saturday is 50/50. Ross Barkley’s chances of making the squad for the game against Manchester City is also 50/50.

Pulisic has been an important player for Chelsea in recent weeks, scoring five times in his last three Premier League appearances for Chelsea including the hat-trick against Burnley.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Antonio Rudiger remain firmly out of contention for the game against Manchester City.